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Sesame chicken vs. Corn cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between sesame chicken and corn cake

  • Sesame chicken has more vitamin K, vitamin B2, selenium, and vitamin B12; however, corn cake has more manganese, copper, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
  • Corn cake's daily need coverage for manganese is 75% more.
  • Corn cake is lower in cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken and Snacks, corn cakes.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 18% 41% 17% 25% 56% 63% 11% 91%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 81% 5.7% 14% 53% 140% 55% 67% 64% 237% 54%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +68.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +418.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +58.3%
Contains more IronIron +28.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +723.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +119.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2086.7%
~equal in Sodium ~488mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.3% 28% 26% 1.5% 10% 52% 74% 0% 62% 31% 68% 6% 40%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 23% 0% 0% 63% 12% 97% 50% 32% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +137.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 14% 27% 43% 2%
Protein: 14.33 g
Fats: 14.25 g
Carbs: 26.88 g
Water: 42.8 g
Other: 1.74 g
8% 2% 83% 5%
Protein: 8.1 g
Fats: 2.4 g
Carbs: 83.4 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +76.9%
Contains more FatsFats +493.8%
Contains more WaterWater +830.4%
Contains more OtherOther +16%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +210.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 28% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.885 g
20% 36% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.76 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.93 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +366.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +640.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sesame chicken Corn cake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame chicken Corn cake DV% diff.
Manganese 0.083mg 1.815mg 75%
Copper 0.051mg 0.42mg 41%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.885g 0.93g 40%
Vitamin K 27.1µg 0µg 23%
Magnesium 22mg 114mg 22%
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg 20%
Carbs 26.88g 83.4g 19%
Fats 14.25g 2.4g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.25mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 17%
Choline 73.3mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.05mg 13%
Selenium 16.7µg 9.9µg 12%
Protein 14.33g 8.1g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.267mg 0.14mg 10%
Zinc 0.91mg 2mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg 10%
Saturated fat 2.41g 0.42g 9%
Vitamin E 1.31mg 9%
Vitamin B3 3.96mg 5.15mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 3.546g 0.76g 7%
Calories 293kcal 387kcal 5%
Fiber 0.7g 1.9g 5%
Phosphorus 130mg 157mg 4%
Starch 10.7g 4%
Iron 1.09mg 1.4mg 4%
Folate 8µg 19µg 3%
Fructose 2.01g 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Calcium 12mg 19mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Potassium 204mg 157mg 1%
Vitamin A 83µg 70µg 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 81.5g N/A
Sugar 15.98g 23.47g N/A
Sodium 482mg 488mg 0%
Trans fat 0.045g N/A
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0%
Threonine 0.301mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.316mg 0%
Leucine 0.837mg 0%
Lysine 0.267mg 0%
Methionine 0.177mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.408mg 0%
Valine 0.442mg 0%
Histidine 0.227mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.774g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.039g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.925g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sesame chicken Corn cake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Sesame chicken
22%
Corn cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Sesame chicken
77%
Corn cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn cake
Corn cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn cake
Corn cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.99g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn cake
Corn cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Sesame chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168087/nutrients
  2. Corn cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168857/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.